Book 2 of the Clifton Chronicles follows Harry as he serves a lengthy prison sentence for a crime he didn't commit. Meanwhile, Emma becomes convinced that Harry didn't die at sea and sets out to prove it.
My thoughts
There was a lot more action in this book than in the first installment, and that made it even more fun to read. Archer's ability to convey the action in only a few words really helps keep the pace going. This book picks up right where the first one left off. Harry and Emma's story takes center stage, but there are also significant developments for Hugo, Maisie, and Giles. (Giles certainly wins the "most improved" award.)
The one thing I complained about in the first book (multiple viewpoints) wasn't an issue here. There are still multiple narrators, but the action isn't duplicated since the characters are spread out over three different continents for most of the book.
Archer tried to end on a cliffhanger for this book, but nothing could match the first book's jaw-dropping ending. I'll stay tuned for the third book and hopefully I'll find time to read more of Archer's other books in the meantime.
Bottom line
Even better than Only Time Will Tell (the link goes to my post on that book).
Fine print
The Sins of the Father, by Jeffrey Archer
Genre: fiction
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I borrowed this book from the library
Goodness, I can hardly keep up with all that you're reading! I've added a couple to my list - slowly but surely I might make my way through them, eventually!
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